Trump and Energy Secretary Chris Wright signal the U.S. may escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as shipping traffic drops, though a U.S. official says no mission is underway.
Democrats maintained their DHS funding blockade over ICE reforms ,despite Secretary Kristi Noem's ouster, and Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., set to take her place.
Marine veteran and Green Party candidate Brian McGinnis remains defiant after a violent removal from a Senate hearing involving Sen. Tim Sheehy.
Rev. Jesse Jackson's memorial service draws former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton to Chicago's House of Hope arena on Friday.
House Democrats demand Speaker Mike Johnson cancel next week's recess, citing Iran threats and the loss of U.S. troops.
Gavin Newsom calls Trump's firing of Kristi Noem is the latest sign of decline for the Republican president
Iran's military strikes reportedly threaten shadow oil networks, potentially raising energy costs for Russia and China amid ongoing international sanctions.